G'mornin',

I just looked, and you are correct, there are no shop manuals available on the MBUSA Classic website......but there are 3 publications, 2 are similar to the li'l book that I began this thread about......

....you should try e-Bay......do a search for Mercedes Benz Manuals 300D 1987.......save the search and check (or uncheck) the appropriate boxes and you will get regular updates via e-mail......I managed to get a copy of "Service Manual Heating, Air Conditioning Automatic Climate Control Model 123" for $25.00.......you will just have to watch the going prices for your particular model and year......and bid accordingly.......

I personally don't care for (and have no use for) Haynes Manuals....but they may prove useful to you.......

Or, you may try this website... http://www.alldatadiy.com/
I use it for my F-150, and used to have a subscription for a 240D that I used to own.......it does have a bunch of good info, geared to the DIY kinda folks.

Also....depending on what you are intending/attempting to do.....look at this website.... http://www.**************.com/
I have purchased his booklet on "Diesel Vacuum Source Troubleshooting and Repair".......found it very useful, to be well written for the average MB owner. He has several other booklets on various topics for sale... I personally do not have a problem in paying someone to "pick their brains"!!!

Bottom line...I guess....is e-Bay.......

Luck to ya...
SB

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Diesels:
'85 300D, "Max, Blue Benz", 155K, 27.0 MPG
'84 190D 2.2, "Eva, Brown Benz", 142K, 40.2 MPG
'77 240D (parts car)
'67 Eicher ES 202 Tractor "Otto" (2cyl, Air Cooled, 30HP)
Gassers:
'94 Ford F-150, "Henry", 170K (300 Six) 17.5 MPG
'85 190E 2.3, 148K....Parts Car
'58 Dodge W300M Powerwagon (Flat Fenders) Less than 10 MPG